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Involuntary

Involuntary

20086.51h 38m

Overview

In several unrelated stories, the consequences of putting one's foot down – or failing to do so – are explored.

Directed by Ruben Östlund
Written by Erik Hemmendorff, Ruben Östlund
Produced by Erik Hemmendorff
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Top Cast

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Villmar Björkman

Villmar

Linnea Cart-Lamy

Linnea Cart-Lamy

Linnea

Leif Edlund

Leif Edlund

Leffe

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Sara Eriksson

Sara

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Lola Ewerlund

Lola

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Olle Liljas

Olle

Maria Lundqvist

Maria Lundqvist

The Actress

Cecilia Milocco

Cecilia Milocco

The Teacher

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Simeon Nordius

The Son

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Henrik Vikman

Bus Driver

Themes & Keywords

homophobiaswedenbus driverphotographtonguemultiple storylinessocial conflict

About Involuntary

Involuntary is a comedy, drama film released in 2008 exploring themes of homophobia, sweden, bus driver, photograph, tongue, multiple storylines. Directed by Ruben Östlund, it stars Villmar Björkman, Linnea Cart-Lamy, Leif Edlund. In several unrelated stories, the consequences of putting one's foot down – or failing to do so – are explored.

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